Decorating Pembroke Crescent

Pembroke Crescent is an elegant, curving residential street in Kensington forming part of the Pembroke Estate, developed in the mid-nineteenth century with handsome stucco-fronted terraces. The gentle arc of the street creates an attractive and cohesive streetscape, with well-maintained communal garden access for residents. It sits within the Edwardes Square, Scarsdale and Pemberton Conservation Area, reflecting the high architectural value placed on this part of Kensington.

The crescent's continuous stucco frontages present a coherent decorating challenge where paint colours and finishes must complement neighbouring properties. Exterior work involves careful preparation of the deeply profiled cornices and stucco mouldings that define the street's character, while interior redecoration projects regularly involve large-scale principal room refurbishments.